Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix North-Central to Northeast U.S.

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes overnight into Tuesday then the Northeast U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199.0ft.

Mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 06 Jan 04:08 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 6, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 6, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114.03°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
3:14 am MST Jan 6, 2026
4am MST Jan 6, 2026-6pm MST Jan 12, 2026
 
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